African Promise Expeditions

01/02/2024

This is a moment of raw, authentic connection with some of the most beautiful humans on earth. Do you want to feel this too? Our next trip is open to both adults and teens and takes place June 6-16th. Returning participants can take advantage of a discount if you apply by January 31st.
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08/18/2023

Have a teen who might be interested in developing their leadership and getting service hours? Parents are welcome on this journey too. I would appreciate a share from my collegues!

Teens: Unlock your dreams of Africa, leadership, service, and adventure!
Ever imagine immersing yourself in the wonders of Africa while evolving into a more capable leader and igniting positive change through service?
Look no further than EmpowerEducation.world and African Promise Expeditions. Our upcoming informational meeting is your gateway to discovering the transformative journey that awaits you in Uganda.
Gain invaluable service hours that pave the way to a fulfilled future, foster leadership skills that will set you apart, and relish the thrill of a safari experience. Your adventure goes beyond exploration – it's a chance to impact young lives like your own.
Join us this Sunday at 6:30 PST and embark on a path that promises personal growth, unforgettable experiences, and the power to make a difference.
Parents are welcome to join this trip too! Register now, space is limited.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9QrkhuedTzORv2brslpZEQ #/registration

06/15/2023

Wow, where do I even begin?
Since I was young, I knew I wanted to travel to Africa. When this opportunity presented itself to me, I was filled with both excitement & apprehension. How could I take 2 weeks off of work? How could I leave my family and friends? How could I travel with strangers to a foreign country? Luckily, the support system around me encouraged me to take a leap of faith—and man, am I happy I did!

Caroline, 2019

Join us for our upcoming October expedition featuring Dr. Brené Brown's Dare To Lead™ courage-building program. Link is in our bio!

05/23/2023

Attention all adventure seekers and Brené Brown fans. Embark on a transformational travel journey to Uganda, Africa! We are excited to announce a one-of-a-kind travel experience led by a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator who personally trained with the renowned Dr. Brené Brown. This journey will take you on a breathtaking adventure while you participate in Dr. Brown’s Dare to Lead™ program.
Learn more at:
https://www.africanpromiseexp.com/dare-to-leadtrade-october-2023-expedition.html

05/21/2023

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey of personal and professional growth? Introducing Dare to Lead™ Uganda, a groundbreaking courage-building program inspired by the remarkable work of Dr. Brené Brown.
To learn more about this life-changing program, visit africanpromiseexp.com. There, you'll find detailed information about the program curriculum, expert facilitators, and testimonials from previous participants who have experienced the transformative power of Dare to Lead™.

05/10/2023

Attention all adventure seekers and Brené Brown fans. Embark on a transformational travel journey to Uganda, Africa! We are excited to announce a one-of-a-kind travel experience led by a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator who personally trained with the renowned Dr. Brené Brown. This journey will take you on a breathtaking adventure while you participate in Dr. Brown’s Dare to Lead™ program.

Learn more:
https://www.africanpromiseexp.com/dare-to-leadtrade-october-2023-expedition.html

01/03/2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vulnerability-shame-empathy-when-talking-about-race/id1454582540?i=1000504114845

Take a listen to the podcast that I did with Character Strong. Vulnerability and shame go hand in hand when we decide to step in the arena and talk about race. It's time to step in the arena if you haven't yet! We have a lot of work to do.

‎Show The CharacterStrong Podcast, Ep Vulnerability, Shame And Empathy When Talking About Race - Suzy Benson - Jan 2, 2021

05/27/2020

Dear volunteers in Africa: please don’t come help until you’ve asked yourself these four questions

https://matadornetwork.com/life/dear-volunteers-africa-please-dont-come-help-youve-asked-four-questions/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=prince

Would you volunteer abroad if you had no cameras with you?

01/31/2020

*SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY* African Promise Expeditions strives to bring many voices, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and life experiences to the work we do. We are pleased to offer two $1800 diversity scholarships for our upcoming June 2020 expedition to Uganda, Africa. An expedition lasts 11 days and is spent in a Ugandan community. The overall mission of an expedition is to build connection within a cross-cultural community. Participants will immerse themselves in a village, participate in community projects, go on safari and delve deep into personal development and leadership. This trip will focus on Dr. Brené Brown's Dare to Lead™ and is led by a certified DTL facilitator. APE does not go to Africa to "help" Africans, but believes that by partnering and learning from each other, we emerge from the experience as more whole, capable and resourceful individuals. Recipients of the scholarship are responsible for their own airfare and the balance of the $3500 fee. Please feel free to share with someone who might be interested in this adventure! Christy Uffelman Regina Scott

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01/05/2020

Build lifelong friendships when you travel to Uganda with a certified Brené Brown Dare to Lead™ Facilitator for a transformative trip of a lifetime.

June 11-21, 2020, join African Promise Expeditions in Uganda, Africa, where you will have a chance to participate in Dare to Lead™ workshops. In addition you will immerse yourself in a village, go on safari,connect with locals, and engage in service. This expedition is led by Suzy Benson, who trained with Dr. Brené Brown and is a trained Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. This trip will focus on personal development and growth including leadership development, and will allow you to explore vulnerability, courage, and leadership. Visit our website to inquire and apply.
http://www.africanpromiseexp.com

01/02/2020

Travel to Uganda with a certified
Brené Brown Dare to Lead™ Facilitator for a transformative trip of a lifetime.

June 11-21, 2020, join African Promise Expeditions in Uganda, Africa, where you will have a chance to participate in Dare to Lead™ workshops. In addition you will immerse yourself in a village, go on safari,connect with locals, and engage in service. This expedition is led by Suzy Benson, who trained with Dr. Brené Brown and is a trained Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. This trip will focus on personal development and growth including leadership development, and will allow you to explore vulnerability, courage, and leadership. Visit our website to inquire and apply.
http://www.africanpromiseexp.com

11/02/2019

https://www.africanpromiseexp.com/june-2020-expedition.html

June 11-21, 2020, join African Promise Expeditions in Uganda, Africa, where you will have a chance to immerse yourself in a village, connect with locals, and engage in service. This expedition is led by Suzy Benson, who trained with Dr. Brené Brown and is a trained Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. This trip will focus on personal development and growth, and will allow you to explore vulnerability, courage, and leadership. Visit our website to inquire and apply.

10/07/2019

“Wow, where do I even begin?…



Since I was young, I knew I wanted to travel to Africa. When this opportunity presented itself to me, I was filled with both excitement & apprehension. How could I take 2 weeks off of work? How could I leave my family and friends? How could I travel with strangers to a foreign country? Luckily, the support system around me encouraged me to take a leap of faith—and man, am I happy I did.



This trip enabled me to disconnect from all the mundane day to day distractions, and instead, connect me to my core being. Through self-reflection, I found myself. I was able to distill my core values, be open to love, and truly cherish each and every day.



Simply put—this trip has made a lasting impression on my life. Not only did I find connection with the country, the friendly & beautiful inhabitants, the 18 strangers from different walks of life, but I found connection with myself.



Thank you APE, for all that you’ve given me.”

07/09/2019

Happy hearts in Uganda. @ Bombo, Uganda

07/06/2019

Group two has made it safely to the Pearl of Africa!

06/30/2019

Got milk? Telos boys hit Uganda!

03/05/2019

It's not too late! We still have two spaces left for our July expedition. This trip is for ages 15+.

11/29/2018

I found a piece of myself that I didn't know existed until I visited Africa. If you are seeking more clarity about your purpose in life, our upcoming 2019 will help to connect with yourself and others as you immerse yourself in a African community. Three spots left!

11/06/2018

Four spots left for our July 2019 expedition!

10/18/2018

Want to grow, serve, play, and connect? Only six spots left for our July 2019 expedition. Schedule a call today to learn more!

10/13/2018

If you have ever thought about joining one of our Expeditions, listen to Camryn give her speech tomorrow. She is a true example of what happens when you give your whole heart to the experience. In fact, she loved it so much that she's going again in July of next year.

09/21/2018

**Get ready** Announcing our next amazing expedition! Have you always wanted to travel with a purpose? Do you want to learn more about yourself while helping others? Have you dreamed of seeing animals in their native habitat on a Safari? Then join us for our July Expedition! The trip is open to ages 16+. Apply now by visiting https://www.africanpromiseexp.com/july-2019-humanitarian-adventure.html

09/15/2018

Reunions with past A.P. E. Participants are the best!

07/13/2018

My soul has been calling me to the part of the world we call Africa for as long as I can remember. 12 days ago, my two feet came in contact with the red dirt I’ve been waiting to touch for oh so long. And now, as I rest comfortably back at my home in the United States, I recognize that my heart will forever be in two different places.

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My time in Uganda has left me a changed person whose heart is the fullest it’s ever been. I am both deeply connected to myself and to all those that I met throughout this journey. The enormity of love that was exchanged between myself, my team, and the people of Uganda has been overwhelming. Our days were full of nothing but joy, hope, kindness, laughter, warmth, empathy, and gratitude.

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I still don’t quite know how to make sense of all the things I saw, for Africa broke my heart while simultaneously letting the brightest light fill and pour through it. I know that some of the people I met will never see what life is like beyond the bush. I know that some of the parents I met will forever struggle to provide one meal a day for their children. I know that some of the children I met will never finish primary school. But, in the midst of this “lack”, I know with certainty that these human beings are wealthy in the areas of life which will always matter most. We have an abundance of stuff... they have an abundance of love.

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It is now my responsibility to take all that I’ve learned and live differently. I must do better, we must do better. When you look at these photographs, I hope in some small way you can feel all that I feel. I hope your heart is burst wide open and I hope you feel compelled to live differently too. I will leave you with a quote that I used to frame my experience. It goes as follows, “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”

07/13/2018

Untitled Album

07/11/2018

Curiosity.

07/08/2018

Who is up for a little cow milking?

05/28/2018

One more month until the next APE team heads to Uganda!

05/01/2018

In February, I had the great fortune of heading off on an adventure with 13 people I had never met to the Pearl of Africa, Uganda. I'm not the kind of person to say something "changed my life" lightly, but this was a truly landmark experience for me and gave me the opportunity to connect deeply with my authentic self in a way I had never done.



What I found was deep and lasting friendship with kindred spirits from all walks of life and diverse histories and stories to share. Experiencing raw honesty and intimacy in this way was such a powerful thing that has changed the way I show up in all my relationships since coming home for the better.



I have found the courage to embrace the dreams that I have for myself and to look my fear of failure or inadequacy square in the eyes and embrace it mindfully and as a friend. I’ve learned that those feelings do not need to define me or my actions, I have a choice, a voice, peace, and agency.



I cannot say enough about this incredible experience and would like to invite anyone interested in really getting in touch with their own heart, with others, and finding their north star and peace with the world to reach out or even go on this adventure for yourselves. Sarah B. 2018 Mindful Humanitarian Expedition

04/03/2018

Nothing adventured. Nothing attained.